Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Product Support Manager 2 to join our team of qualified individuals supporting Contractor Inventory Control Point (C-ICP) program under the B-2 and Air Combat Systems (BACS) Business Unit. This hands-on leadership position is located in Oklahoma City, OK.
As a manager of a Product Support section, you will be a functional manager reporting to the Support Hardware Department of the Product Support Engineering Integration and Execution team in the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector. You will be responsible for the people, processes, tools, and technology to meet the current and future needs of unclassified and classified programs in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this role, you will support program activity and perform the functional management role at approx. 20% and concurrent ~80% program responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
Provide oversight and functional support to a diverse team performing Property Management, Procurement, Resource Management, Inventory Control, and transportation
Conducts supportability/risk analysis and assists with procurement activities to eliminate supply chain disconnects
Manage status of projects and budgets, schedules and prepare status reports. Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to team members
Coordinate staffing with IPTs and support staffing processes, review resumes, conduct interviews, and grow and maintain critical skillsets
Establish and maintain processes, design manuals, and common tools for programs across the discipline Center of Technical Excellence (COTE)
Identify capital assets, indirect, and training budgets required for personnel to perform statements of work
Facilitate and promote improvement initiatives, and share any lessons learned and best practices between programs and Product Support teams
Administer Quarterly Connections performance reviews, bonus plan, and salary review processes in conjunction with program IPT leaders and the Product Support leadership team
Our leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant professional/military experience; OR Master's degree and 7 years of relevant professional/military experience
Candidate shall be knowledgeable of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Processes
Must have final active US Government Secret clearance for consideration
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with ability to develop and maintain strong internal/external customer relationships
Proven experience of being able to mentor and coach team members to motivate growth, performance and career development
Prior experience in Contractor Inventory Control Point (C-ICP) Statement of Work (SOW)
Strong understanding of government aircraft‑maintenance and supply processes/systems